Senior Account Manager

West Cary Group LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Medical/Vision/Dental

Employer paid Life Insurance

401(k) matching

Flexible Spending Accounts

Cool people to work with

Job summary

West Cary Group LLC in Richmond, VA is seeking a dynamic Senior Account Manager to lead client relationships and drive profitability across 3-5 accounts. You will oversee strategic planning, budgets, and timelines, develop new opportunities through proactive relationship management, and collaborate with creative and digital teams to deliver high-quality campaigns.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Marketing or related field and 4-6 years agency or corporate marketing experience; strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations or related field, or equivalent job experience.
• 4-6 years of advertising agency or corporate marketing experience.
• Experience with digital and traditional marketing channels (digital media, social blogs, print, direct mail, TV, radio, POS).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation/pitch skills.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented attitude.
• Flexibility to handle tight deadlines and changing client preferences.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a high-performing team.
• Thought leadership in support of client marketing and communications needs.
• Relationship management or project management experience is a must.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic planning and creative development/execution.
• Establish and manage program budgets and timelines to ensure profitability.
• Develop new opportunities to grow each client’s business through proactive relationship management and referrals.
• Collaborate with creative and digital teams to deliver high-quality campaigns on time.
• Stay aware of marketing trends and innovations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Client relationships

Budget management

Strategic planning

Proposal writing

Presentation skills

Team collaboration

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Job description

Description

West Cary Group is a full-service, digital marketing and technology agency based in Richmond, Virginia, which services numerous mid-sized local and Fortune 500 clients across a vast array of industries. Hopefully you enjoy the frenetic, dynamic, and exciting environment of a fast-growing firm, because we’re looking for a dynamic Senior Account Manager.

Position Summary

Manages client needs and responsibilities along with the profitability and growth for an average of 3-5 accounts for West Cary Group.

Role Qualifications

• Must execute strategic and tactical planning to meet client needs
• Must maintain project budgets and administration to achieve account profitability
• Must contribute to new business opportunities, including idea cultivation, research and proposal preparation

Position Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic planning and creative development/execution
• Establish and manage program budgets and timelines to ensure overall profitability
• Develop new opportunities to grow each client’s business through proactive relationship management, word-of-mouth referrals, and going above and beyond surface expectations
• Collaborate consistently and productively with creative and digital teams to deliver high-quality, on-time marketing and communications solutions
• Awareness of marketing trends and innovations
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations or related field, or equivalent job experience
• 4-6 years of advertising agency or corporate marketing experience and a solid grasp of marketing and advertising fundamentals
• Experience with digital and traditional marketing channels (digital media, social blogs, print, direct mail, TV, radio, point of sale). Plus, a demonstrated interest in performance marketing and driving outcomes for your clients’ business.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including presentation/pitch skills
• Proactive, solutions-oriented attitude
• Flexibility (e.g., the ability to handle an account where deadlines are tight and client preferences may change suddenly and on short notice)
• The ability to both work independently and function as a high-performing team member
• At the top of your game, constantly curious, always learning and motivated to deliver the best creative product
• Commitment to bringing consistent thought leadership in support of each client's marketing and communication needs
• Relationship management, project management or process management experience is a must

Benefits

Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays

Medical/Vision/Dental/Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability

Employer paid Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts: Health/Dependent Care

401(k) matching

Cool people to work with!